Psychology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Among 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #43 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #116 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,108 |
| 2 years | $38,082 |
| 3 years | $45,422 |
| 4 years | $53,078 |
| 5 years | $51,100 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $53,078, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt stands at $16,200.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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